On today's episode, we'll be talking about addiction and substance abuse with producer and mental health nurse, Jenny Ng-Turner! We'll discuss warning signs, triggers, stigmas, the value of having the right support systems in place, and where you can go for help.
The key moments in this episode are:
- 00:01:20 - Jenny's Background and Interest in Addiction and Substance Abuse
- 00:05:37 - Definition of Addiction and Triggers
- 00:16:08 - The Impact of Drug Use and Access to Medication
- 00:16:47 - Recognizing Substance Abuse and Seeking Help
- 00:18:14 - Healthy Conversations about Substance Use
- 00:21:46 - Patterns of Use and Finding Support
- 00:27:38 - Supporting Families and Practicing Harm Reduction
- 00:31:29 - Importance of Small Successes in Recovery
- 00:31:53 - Complexity of Mental Health and Addiction
- 00:32:13 - Self-Medication and Cognitive Disabilities
- 00:34:18 - Portrayal of Addiction in Film and TV
- 00:39:40 - Resources for Addiction Support
- 00:47:07 - Overcoming Unhealthy Relationship with Alcohol
- 00:48:13 - The Stigma of Sobriety
- 00:48:43 - Fear of Addiction
- 00:49:15 - Additional Information on Addiction
CW: Alcohol and substance use
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